City customs reports 2,000 violations

So far this year the HCM City customs has uncovered around 2,000 violations including 155 cases in which it seized drugs.

The department said it has adopted e-customs to simplify procedures for companies, but some have taken advantage to illegally transport prohibited items.

Thoi Bao Kinh Te Viet Nam (Viet Nam Economic Times)

Da Nang tourism promotion to slash prices

Tran Chi Cuong, deputy director of the Da Nang Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, said around 90 tour companies have joined a promotional programme.

Under the programme, from next month the city will cut the prices of accommodation, transport, and shopping by 10-15 per cent.

Sai Gon Tiep Thi (The Marketing Sai Gon)

Hau Giang needs 700 kindergarten teachers

The Department of Education and Training in the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Hau Giang reported that there is a shortage of more than 700 kindergarten teachers teaching art, music, and foreign language.

But at the elementary and high school levels, there are more teachers than required.